AI Damage2022 Chevrolet Corvette: common problems
Owners of the 2022 Chevrolet Corvette filed 21 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and powertrain. The maker issued 680 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 21
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 680
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 33% of all complaints
- 2 Powertrain 24% of all complaints
- 3 Structure 10% of all complaints
- 4 Service brakes 10% of all complaints
- 5 Engine 5% of all complaints
- 6 Exterior lighting 5% of all complaints
- 7 Tires 5% of all complaints
- 8 Lane departure 5% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 7 complaints (33% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 178.
- Powertrain: 5 complaints (24% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 89.
- Structure: 2 complaints (10% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 39.
- Service brakes: 2 complaints (10% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 32.
- Engine: 1 complaints (5% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 44.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 6.2 L · petrol · 8 cyl
- automatic, 8-speed
Drive: RWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 21 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 7 | 0 | 178 |
| Powertrain | 5 | 0 | 89 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 | 39 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 | 32 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 44 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 | 13 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| Lane departure | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 168 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 103 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 38 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 19 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 12 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
I have a 2022 Chevrolet Corvette HTC....(Convertible)....brought in December of 2024.....on and around May of 2025, the Cable retractable Top Fail on the Driver Side, it Pop, came loose, broke,....if you are driving with the Top Down and it Rains, this issue will cause the Top to malfunction, and the Vehicle interior…
A warning light on my dash showed I had lost all air pressure. I have pictures of the tire and the rim showing only damage on the tire.
Battery drain causing none start,codes,having to disconnect negative wire on the battery terminal to reset.car is currently on 21000 miles recently purchased vehicle July 2, 2025. It’s been in the shop multiple times for a month and a half still having the same electrical issues.
The message that the top was not secured was displayed. Neither a dealer nor an independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired.
The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was determined that the convertible top cable had snapped and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 9,500.
The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the began to jerk and hesitate. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the transmission. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced.
Experiencing an ongoing problem where the brakes pulsate and vibrate badly, especially after rotors and pads get hot. I am concerned about the safety and possible failure of the brakes if it is not corrected. - The vehicle was purchased as CPO at [dealer] dealership in Eldersburg, MD with 2155 miles on it.
I had no brakes. The dash said service brake assist, service ASC and brake failure. Although my car only has 758 miles it has run with no issues since I took delivery of it in September 2021. This happened because of that update.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 1,228 of 2,102 model years in the NHTSA data (among the 42% least complained about).
On average one model year of the Corvette has 68 complaints (10 years in the data). This year has 21, below average.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it
- This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance
- Certain vehicles listed above may have a condition in which drivers may not be notified of a rear…
Certain vehicles listed above may have a condition in which drivers may not be notified of a rear turn-signal lamp failure. GM will update software calibrations in the vehicle’s exterior lighting control module. For…
- This Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless projection issues
- PI to help diagnose A/C concern
- This Preliminary information communicates an issue with an OTA pending message still displayed after an…
This Preliminary information communicates an issue with an OTA pending message still displayed after an OTA event and how to reset/clear the message.
- This preliminary information is to inform technicians and customers that the voice command will be…
This preliminary information is to inform technicians and customers that the voice command will be inoperative when trying to open applications. Engineering is investigating and this PI will be converted to a bulletin…
- This Preliminary information communicates to dealership technicians that if they encounter a customer…
This Preliminary information communicates to dealership technicians that if they encounter a customer vehicle with this concern, to perform the steps listed and should be able to reprogram the module and correct this.
- This PI states that if SDGM DTC U3000 Sym 49 is set and no other SDGM DTCs are present, clear DTCs and…
This PI states that if SDGM DTC U3000 Sym 49 is set and no other SDGM DTCs are present, clear DTCs and reset the SDGM. Advises of how to contact PQC to authorize SDGM replacement.
- Pi created to provide GM dealers with information on gathering information for projection issue
- This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size…
- This Preliminary information communicates that characterizing certain parts is no longer required, the…
This Preliminary information communicates that characterizing certain parts is no longer required, the service instruction was changed but technicians are still trying to perform the function causing further confusion.
NHTSA lists 680 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Chevrolet Corvette?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, powertrain, structure. Total complaints: 21. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: warning lights, check engine (14%), jerking, harsh shifts (10%), loss of power / limp mode (10%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2022 Chevrolet Corvette?
NHTSA lists 680 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2022 Chevrolet Corvette from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2022 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.